John Wesley Ellis, age 62, of Elk Park passed away on February 24, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Avery County , he was born March 13, 1955 a son of the late Clark and Maxine Eller EllisJohn was a member of Heaton Christian Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, sports and fishing. John will be greatly missed my his family and the community. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his: Brother: Jim EllisJohn has left to cherish his memory his: Daughter: Shanna Houston of Elk Park, North Carolina , Son: John Ellis V of Elk Park, North Carolina, Grandson: Cash Houston of Elk Park, North Carolina; Sister Jan (Dennis) Lewis of Elk Park, NC; Frances Potter of MarylandSeveral nieces and nephewsThe family will receive friends Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 6PM-7PM at Heaton Christian ChurchA celebration of life will follow at 7PM Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.The care of John and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.828-733-2121